• November 14, 2025
  • See all results
MedShadow Trademarked LogoBalancing the Risks and Benefits of Medications
DONATE Newsletter WEBINARS
  • ABOUT
    • About MedShadow
    • Our Team
    • Foundation Board
    • Health and Medical Advisory Panel
    • Podcast
    • MedShadow In The News
  • ARTICLES
    woman receiving intravenous infusion

    FDA SIDE EFFECTS UPDATE: New Liver Injury Warnings for MS Drugs and Epilepsy Treatment

    Pharmacist talking to family

    When the Neighborhood Pharmacy Closes, ‘Everything Changes’

    Flaws in the U.S. Opioid Supply Chain

    INVESTIGATING GENERICS: Decades of Recalls Reveal Flaws in the U.S. Opioid Supply Chain 

    Blood Pressure Meds Tainted With Cancer-Causing Chemicals

    FDA Drug Recalls and Warnings: Blood Pressure Meds Tainted With Cancer-Causing Chemicals, Gabapentin Impurities and More

    • New Articles
    • Health Topics
    • Conditions
    • Medications
    • Wellness
    • Culture Desk
  • VIDEOS
    VIDEOS
    woman receiving intravenous infusion

    FDA SIDE EFFECTS UPDATE: New Liver Injury Warnings for MS Drugs and Epilepsy Treatment

    Pharmacist talking to family

    When the Neighborhood Pharmacy Closes, ‘Everything Changes’

    Flaws in the U.S. Opioid Supply Chain

    INVESTIGATING GENERICS: Decades of Recalls Reveal Flaws in the U.S. Opioid Supply Chain 

    Blood Pressure Meds Tainted With Cancer-Causing Chemicals

    FDA Drug Recalls and Warnings: Blood Pressure Meds Tainted With Cancer-Causing Chemicals, Gabapentin Impurities and More

    Man dealing with insomnia, treatment CBT-1

    A Safer Way to Tame Insomnia

    • Medical Animation Videos
    • Patient Story Videos
    • Nutrition Videos
  • PODCAST
    PODCAST

    Preventable Illnesses: Lifestyle Choices Over Medication

    Childhood Asthma and Obesity: The Road to Resilience

    Childhood Asthma and Obesity: The Road to Resilience

    Food As Fuel: Managing Sugar Cravings to Fight Inflammation

    Food As Fuel: Managing Sugar Cravings to Fight Inflammation

    Creativity in Veganism, and Discovering Vegan Life Balance

    Creativity in Veganism, and Discovering Vegan Life Balance

    Preventative Senior Fitness, Super-Agers, and Trusting Your Body

    Preventative Senior Fitness, Super-Agers, and Trusting Your Body

  • INFOGRAPHICS
  • Login / Signup
  • Search
Home
Articles
Health Topics Articles
All
  • Anxiety and Depression
  • Mental Health
  • Antidepressants and Anxiety Meds
  • Tests and Testing
  • Treatments
  • Tests and Screenings
  • Pregnancy
  • Health
  • Heart Health Archives
  • Breastfeeding
  • Environmental Health
  • Microplastics
  • Microorganisms
  • Microbiome
  • IVF
Random
  • Latest
  • Oldest
  • Random
  • A to Z

Health Topics Articles

Do Clinical Trials Discriminate Against Women?
Issues Related to HealthcareTests and TestingFDA WatchTreatmentsFDA

Do Clinical Trials Discriminate Against Women?

Sarah Smedley
7 Natural Remedies to Relieve Anxiety
Mental Health

7 Natural Remedies to Relieve Anxiety

Tori Rodriguez
Flu Shot and Pregnancy - A Benefit for Baby?
Pregnancy

Flu Shot and Pregnancy – A Benefit for Baby?

Suzanne B. Robotti
FDA Approves First Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Risk Tests
NewsTests and Testing

First At-Home Genetic Test For Breast Cancer Risk Approved

Alanna McCatty
The Tricky Chemistry of Gender Transitioning
Treatments

The Tricky Chemistry of Gender Transitioning

Heather Boerner
Kate's Post Pregnancy Risk: Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG)
Health Topics Articles

Kate’s Post Pregnancy Risk: Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG)

Suzanne B. Robotti
Young People on Antidepressants at Increased Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes
Antidepressants and Anxiety Meds

Young People on Antidepressants at Risk of Developing Diabetes

Alanna McCatty
Hispanic Health Risks
Health

Hispanic Health Risks

MedShadow
5 Drug Classes That May Cause Depression
Antidepressants and Anxiety Meds

5 Drug Classes That May Cause Depression

Beth Skwarecki
Can I Take Medicine While Breastfeeding?
Pregnancy

Can I Take Medicine While Breastfeeding?

Emma Yasinski
Woman, eyes closed, facing a light box
Featured ArticlesAnxiety and DepressionBlogs

Light Therapy – is it a thing?

Suzanne B. Robotti
Are Opioids After a C-Section Necessary?
News

Are Opioids After a C-Section Necessary?

Jonathan Block
MedShadow ArticlesHealthy Skeptic newHealth Topics Articles

DES: I Want to Trust My Medicines…

Suzanne B. Robotti
How A Pharmacist Can Help You Manage Medicines 
Ask The Pharmacist

How A Pharmacist Can Help You Manage Your Medications

Emma Yasinski
How To Help Teen Girls’ Mental Health Struggles?
Mental Health

How To Help Teen Girls’ Mental Health Struggles?

The Conversation
Antidepressants' Problematic Side Effects
Antidepressants and Anxiety Meds

Antidepressants’ Problematic Side Effects

Elaina J. Martin
5 Ways to Reduce Stress
Downloadables

5 Ways to Reduce Stress

MedShadow
A Look At Over-Prescribing Prescription Opioids
Opioid News

A Look At Over-Prescribing Prescription Opioids

Robin Vaughn
The Impact of Microplastics Can't Be Studied Because There is No Control Group
Microplastics

Microplastics Impact Study Hindered by Lack of Control Group

Garnell Bradley
steroids in pregnancy
Pregnancy

Study Links Prenatal Steroid Exposure to Slightly Elevated Risk of Mental Disorders

Emma Yasinski
Load More

ABOUT MEDSHADOW

Medications have many benefits, but it’s essential to know how to balance these against their potential side effects. MedShadow is a nonprofit foundation that focuses on the safest ways to take over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription (Rx) medications. Our name derives from the fact that side effects can sometimes be difficult to recognize, which is why we work to illuminate and explain medication reactions that may be minimized or obscured.

We also help people factor in integrative health and medicine options and provide information about lifestyle changes to optimize one’s health. Whatever decision a person makes, our goal is to be supportive.

At MedShadow, our mission is to provide independent, evidence-and science-based information. Our service and investigative journalism enables people to make informed decisions and we strive to stimulate public conversation aimed at reforming the drug manufacturing processes to ensure that we are all better protected.

We do not receive any financial support from the pharmaceutical or supplement industries and we require that all our staff, writers, advisors and other partners also be free from any remunerative relationships with such companies.

SERVICES

  • ACCOUNT
    • Become an Insider
    • Login
  • ABOUT
    • About MedShadow
    • Our Team
    • Foundation Board
    • Medical Advisors
    • Writers
    • MedShadow In The News
  • ARTICLES
    • New Articles
    • Health Topics
    • Conditions
    • Medications
    • Wellness
    • Culture Desk
  • PODCAST
  • VIDEOS
  • INFOGRAPHICS
  • CONTACT US
Balancing the Risks and Benefits of Medications
Copyright © 2025, MedShadow Foundation. All rights reserved. MedShadow Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. MedShadow does not accept advertising or contributions from pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers or political action organizations. This site complies with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information.
  • TERMS
  • ABOUT
    • About MedShadow
    • Our Team
    • Foundation Board
    • Health and Medical Advisory Panel
    • Podcast
    • MedShadow In The News
  • ARTICLES
    • New Articles
    • Health Topics
    • Conditions
    • Medications
    • Wellness
    • Culture Desk
  • VIDEOS
    • Medical Animation Videos
    • Patient Story Videos
    • Nutrition Videos
  • PODCAST
  • INFOGRAPHICS
DONATENewsletter WEBINARS
JOINNewsletter WEBINARS
Start typing to see results or hit ESC to close
Zyrtec PBMs pharmacies Zyvox peer review process
See all results
Username
Password
Lost password?
Create an account
Enter username or email
Cancel
x

Webinar Popup

WEBINAR #1 OF A SERIES      JUNE 25, 4:00-5:30 PM ET

Investigating Generic Drugs: How Poor Quality Generics Cause Harm

REGISTER NOW

  • Katherine EbanJournalist and Author,
    Bottle of Lies
  • David LightCo-founder and President,
    Valisure
  • Joe GraedonPresident,
    The People’s Pharmacy
  • Suzanne Robotti,Founder and President,
    MedShadow Foundation

link

x

Webinar #2